Democrats gain Senate control as new members sworn in, VP Kamala Harris presides
Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government.
Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government.
Connecticut man charged with attack on DC cop who was crushed in doorway during Capitol riot
A Connecticut man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a D.C. police officer during a riot in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
A Connecticut man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a D.C. police officer during a riot in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Kamala Harris' purple coat, Lady Gaga's lavish costume: American designers reign on Inauguration Day 2021
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris showcased American designers at their inauguration Wednesday, and Harris gave a nod to women's suffrage and Shirley Chisholm in pearls and purple.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris showcased American designers at their inauguration Wednesday, and Harris gave a nod to women's suffrage and Shirley Chisholm in pearls and purple.
Biden, Harris lay wreath at Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attended a wreath-laying ceremony after the inauguration Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a tradition among incoming administrations.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attended a wreath-laying ceremony after the inauguration Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a tradition among incoming administrations.
National Archives launches Trump Presidential Library website
The National Archives and Records Administration officially launched the Trump Presidential Library (https://www.trumplibrary.gov/) website on Jan. 20, which contains records from President Donald Trump’s administration.
The National Archives and Records Administration officially launched the Trump Presidential Library (https://www.trumplibrary.gov/) website on Jan. 20, which contains records from President Donald Trump’s administration.
Full transcript: Read President Joe Biden’s inaugural address
In his first remarks as president, Joe Biden said his swearing-in marks a day of “history and hope” and that the country has “learned again that democracy is precious.” You can read his remarks in full here.
In his first remarks as president, Joe Biden said his swearing-in marks a day of “history and hope” and that the country has “learned again that democracy is precious.” You can read his remarks in full here.
Bernie Sanders’ mittens: Vermont senator’s Inauguration Day outfit lights up social media
Sen. Bernie Sanders drew attention on social media during Wednesday’s 2021 presidential inauguration for an unlikely reason: his outfit.
Sen. Bernie Sanders drew attention on social media during Wednesday’s 2021 presidential inauguration for an unlikely reason: his outfit.
Inauguration Day 2021: Biden placed hand on same family Bible used during his VP, Senate swearing-in
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took their oaths of office on Wednesday using Bibles that are laden with personal meaning.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took their oaths of office on Wednesday using Bibles that are laden with personal meaning.
'Hero' US Capitol Police officer escorts Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at inauguration
A Capitol police officer hailed as a hero for his actions during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol is accompanying Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the inauguration of Harris and President-elect Joe Biden.
A Capitol police officer hailed as a hero for his actions during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol is accompanying Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the inauguration of Harris and President-elect Joe Biden.
Trump transferring the 'nuclear football' to Biden — How it will work on Inauguration Day 2021
Because Trump is breaking from tradition and won't attend the inauguration, the nuclear football will have to be passed between both men through a long-distance handoff.
Because Trump is breaking from tradition and won't attend the inauguration, the nuclear football will have to be passed between both men through a long-distance handoff.
Central Florida members of Congress discuss inauguration preparations
U.S. Representatives Val Demings and Darren Soto will be attending the inauguration.
U.S. Representatives Val Demings and Darren Soto will be attending the inauguration.
Janet Yellen, Biden's Treasury secretary pick, pushes for quick passage of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.
‘We did what we came here to do’: Trump bids farewell to White House in video
President Donald Trump wrapped up his term at the White House with a farewell video on his final day in office Tuesday.
President Donald Trump wrapped up his term at the White House with a farewell video on his final day in office Tuesday.
Federal court strikes down Trump rule easing power plant pollution regulations
A federal appeals court has thrown out a rule that made one of the Trump administration’s most momentous climate rollbacks.
A federal appeals court has thrown out a rule that made one of the Trump administration’s most momentous climate rollbacks.
Texas' Abbott rips vetting of National Guard: 'This is the most offensive thing I've ever heard'
Approximately 25,000 National Guard troops have been sent to the nation's capital.
Approximately 25,000 National Guard troops have been sent to the nation's capital.
12 National Guard members removed from Biden inauguration security mission
Twelve National Guard members have been removed from inauguration security after they were found to have ties with right-wing militia groups or posted extremist views online.
Twelve National Guard members have been removed from inauguration security after they were found to have ties with right-wing militia groups or posted extremist views online.
Tiffany Trump announces engagement on her father's final day in White House
President Donald Trump's youngest daughter, Tiffany, is engaged to be married.
President Donald Trump's youngest daughter, Tiffany, is engaged to be married.
DC’s National Mall lit up with ‘Field of Flags’ ahead of ‘unprecedented’ inauguration
On the cusp of an "unprecedented" inauguration, the D.C.’s National Mall is arrayed with a stunning display.
On the cusp of an "unprecedented" inauguration, the D.C.’s National Mall is arrayed with a stunning display.
Biden making history as the country’s second Catholic president
President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will strike another historic milestone when he’s sworn in as the nation’s second Catholic president on Wednesday.
President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will strike another historic milestone when he’s sworn in as the nation’s second Catholic president on Wednesday.
Joe Biden arriving in Washington with big plans, big problems
Joe Biden is arriving in the nation's capital Tuesday -- ready to assume power as the nation reels from the coronavirus pandemic, soaring unemployment and grave concerns about more violence as he prepares to take the oath of office.
Joe Biden is arriving in the nation's capital Tuesday -- ready to assume power as the nation reels from the coronavirus pandemic, soaring unemployment and grave concerns about more violence as he prepares to take the oath of office.